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December 3rd, 2008

Toy Industry Foundation Grants $400,000 and 50,000 Toys to My Stuff Bags Foundation

NEW YORK, NY – The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) announced a new, national partnership with My Stuff Bags Foundation, a charitable organization that provides new belongings and hope to children in crisis, especially those suffering from abuse, neglect and abandonment. The sponsorship, which includes a pledge of $400,000 and 50,000 toys over two years, represents the most significant commitment to date from the Toy Industry Foundation. Read more...

November 21st, 2008

Gift for Life to host January Casino Party

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, today announced the exciting details of its 17th anniversary party. Gift for Life’s STAKES ARE HIGH Casino, Benefiting DIFFA, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 from 6-10 p.m. at La.venue New York, located at 608 W. 28th St. in New York City. The popular event will take place during the New York International Gift Fair. Read more...

November 5th, 2008

Cinda Baxter, Leslie Nathan-Street Join Gift for Life Board

(DALLAS) -- Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that Cinda Baxter and Leslie Nathan-Street have joined its Board. Read more...

October 22nd, 2008

Planet Dog Foundation actions speaking louder than woofs

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(Portland, ME) - The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog's non-profit arm, is proud to announce the recipients of their Fall grant cycle. Grants ranging from $1,000- $10,000 have been awarded to seven different organizations across the nation. Read more...

October 21st, 2008

Woodstock Chimes Lends Support to Gilda's Club

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(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that works with communities around the world to start and sustain Gilda's Clubs and provide emotional and social support for anyone dealing with cancer. Read more...

October 21st, 2008

Woodstock Chimes sends Chimes of Hope to Clubhouses across the country

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(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that works with communities around the world to start and sustain Gilda's Clubs and provide emotional and social support for anyone dealing with cancer. Read more...

October 17th, 2008

Union Hospital gift shop teams with toy business to benefit others

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Terre Haute — The Union Hospital gift shop’s new partnership means that more than just the customer benefits from a purchase.

The shop kicked off its partnership with Wonfurwons, a stuffed toy business based in Fort Wayne that gives a smaller stuffed toy to hospitals and other not-for-profit organizations.

Wonfurwons are sold in the gift shop for $12.99 each. Once bought, the buyer can go online at www.wonfurwons.com to register the stuffed toy and choose what local organization they would like a smaller stuffed toy donated to. Read more...

October 7th, 2008

Partnerships create "adopt" specialty plate for Maine

(Portland, Maine) - Planet Dog is proud to announce the Maine Adoption Leaders Team (MALT) has succeeded in pre-selling the required 2,000 "adopt" specialty license plates to Maine citizens in order to propose a bill for the 2009 legislative session. Read more...

September 20th, 2008

AmericasMart, American Cancer Society team up to ‘Order The Cure’

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ATLANTA – AmericasMart Atlanta has partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for a major promotion called "Order The Cure" to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. During the October 11-14, Atlanta Apparel Market, participating manufacturers will donate $1 to ACS for each order written during the show. Read more...

September 15th, 2008

Company C goes Pink for October

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Concord, NH – On September 15, Company C will unveil its newest product design—the Sachi Pink accent rug. Available for a limited time only, this 2-foot by 3-foot accent rug was specially designed to benefit breast cancer awareness and community outreach. Read more...

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